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Master of Forensic Science (Coursework) (51520)

The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
Course type: 
   Master's degree by coursework and dissertation
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   All
Description: 
   This is a multidisciplinary degree which focuses on scientific methods for investigating crime and also addresses the needs of forensic investigation within allied industries.
Admission requirements: 
   A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area or admission to equivalent status; or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science within the past four years with an average of at least 60 per cent; and certification of police clearance and currency of tetanus protection
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   96
Structure: 
   An approved course of advanced study totalling 96 to 99 points. For more information on the course structure contact the Centre for Forensic Science or go to the web site at http://www.forensicscience.uwa.edu.au/.
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   2 years
Standard part-time completion: 
   4 years
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee type: 
   Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP
Majors available: 
   Forensic Science (FORSC)
Programmes available: 
   Forensic Science

ENQUIRIES (Interstate Call Prefix: 08)

Contact: Danielle Molan
Position: Administrator, Centre for Forensic Science
Phone: 6488 7286
Email: forensic@cyllene.uwa.edu.au